Consciousness is Relative! As I sit and get back into the blog-o-sphere, I have a concussion on my head. It was SO silly and stupid. But, to be honest, I'm rather mad about it. I have been working my butt off stay healthy. I use ice baths, epsom salt soaks, ice packs, rollers, yoga.... And I have been forced into a rest day. I was told by my my coach that head injuries and the subsequent changes in consciousness that come from them are rather important. Yeah yeah yeah... Consciousness is relative! Backing up a bit, I have had an awesome summer so far. I can now officially call myself and ULTRA-RUNNER! I ran 40 miles in The Run for the Fallen on July 28th. We honored the 63 Fallen Heroes and their families and friends. We ran 1 kilometer for each Connecticut service member that has been killed. It was an honor. There is not much I can do for those that have sacrificed their lives for our freedom, but I have been blessed with the ability to run. So... I did just that. I raised $1500 for The Wounded Warrior Project and the donations are still coming in! Thank you all!

I am now registered for my first 100 mile race!!!!!! I am competing in The Pine to Palm 100 in Oregon on September 15th-16th. My hotel is booked and airline tickets are purchased. I have enlisted the help of a coach. Life is good folks. With all of this said, I am following the advice to rest. This may seem obvious to the "normal" folks but I am complying begrudgingly. However, I will be out tomorrow pre-dawn. Maybe I will see you out there. If you're thinking that I'm crazy... well ok. If I was normal, I'd be boring and you most likely wouldn't be reading this blog right now. Be well! Be safe!! Have Fun!!!To Late to Turn Back Now: Cornelius Brothers &amp; Sister Rose